2006 Lexus IS250 Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 THROUGH APRIL 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53508U)

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Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight high beams
Release the lock and remove the
cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
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STEP2
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■Parking lights
Release the lock and remove the
cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Back-up light
Open the trunk door and remove
the trunk panel cover clips.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Partly remove the trunk panel
cover and turn bulb bases coun-
terclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk door and remove
the cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.STEP2
STEP3
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Remove the light bulb.
■ Bulbs other than the above
If any of the bulbs listed below has burnt out, have your Lexus dealer
replace it.
●Headlight low beams (halogen bulbs)
● Headlight high and low beams (discharge bulbs)
● Front fog lights
● Front turn signal lights
● Front side marker lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
● License plate lightsSTEP3

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■When replacing the front left headlight and parking light bulbs
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact your Lexus dealer for more inform ation in the following situations. Tempo-
rary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction.
●Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up in side the headlight.
■Discharge headlights
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on, or may
go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal power is
restored.
Remove the securing bolt and move the
washer fluid filler opening to allow easy
access to the light bulbs.
After replacing the bulbs, make sure to
secure the washer fluid filler opening with the
bolt.

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CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turn-
ing off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the bulb by
the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water en tering the headlight unit. This may damage
the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits
or component parts.
Doing so may result in serious injury due to electric shock.
■Discharge headlights
●Contact your Lexus dealer be fore replacing discharge headlights (including light
bulbs).
●Do not touch the high voltage socket while the headlights are turned on.
20000 V is momentarily generated and ma y cause severe injury by electric
shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential information ............. 318If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................ 318
If you think something is wrong .......................................... 325
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 326
Event data recorder ................. 327
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ............................ 329
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ...................................... 329
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 334
If you have a flat tire ................. 348
If the engine will not start ....... 356
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..................... 357
If you lose your keys ................ 358
When the electronic key battery is discharged ............ 359
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................ 362 If your vehicle overheats ........ 365
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................ 367

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet(s). This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to s teer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Towing eyelets
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing se rvice, using a lift-type truck or a flat
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towi ng, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the vehicle’s front wheels and axles must be in good
condition. ( P. 322)
If they are damaged, use a to wing dolly or flat bed truck.